YEARLY HIGH
5.2620 NGN
YEARLY LOW
4.7603 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0036 NGN

2013 RUB to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RUB to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 5.2620. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 4.7603.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5017 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1867 to the December average rate of 4.8432, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 5.2620 was down 3.20% compared to the 2012 peak of 5.4361, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RUB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 26,310 NGN
2012 Average 25,578 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 23,801 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,508.52 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

5.2531
4.8059
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to NGN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.0985, compared to 4.9087 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1898 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.0985
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.9087

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.2160 NGN (High: 5.0923 / Low: 4.8763). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0663 NGN (High: 4.9090 / Low: 4.8427).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2160
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0663

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1346 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1346

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 5.2159) against the same month in 2012 (average: 5.3157), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0999 (-1.88%).

2013 Avg (February) 5.2159
2012 Avg (February) 5.3157

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.2301 5.1158 5.1867
February 5.2620 5.1571 5.2159
March 5.1899 5.0998 5.1396
April 5.1041 4.9799 5.0464
May 5.0945 4.9742 5.0454
June 5.0923 4.8763 4.9572
July 4.9881 4.8326 4.9173
August 4.9090 4.8427 4.8772
September 5.0834 4.8718 4.9732
October 5.0181 4.9497 4.9880
November 4.9144 4.7767 4.8534
December 4.9421 4.7603 4.8432